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The complete reference for ENERCALC 3D: the interface, model entities, analysis, and design. Jump to a section below:


Introduction	Get oriented with the GUI, command window, and entering nodal coordinates	Introduction
Ribbons	Every command organized across the ribbon tabs	Ribbons
Toolbars	The main, view, edit/run, and input/output toolbars	Toolbars
Static Analysis	Load cases, solution algorithm, accuracy, and stability	Static Analysis
Concrete Design	Concrete column, beam, and slab/wall design theory	Concrete Design – ACI 318-02/05/08/11/14
Steel Design	Section orientation, bracing, and solution algorithms	Steel Design
Appendix	Unit conversions and standard reinforcing bar tables	Appendix

## Model Entities The building blocks of an ENERCALC 3D model. Explore each entity type below:


Coordinate Systems	Global and local coordinate systems for members, shells, and bricks	Coordinate Systems
Nodes	Coordinates, degrees of freedom, loads, supports, and springs	Nodes
Members	Sections, releases, rigid links, diaphragms, and internal forces	Members
Shells	Thicknesses, stiffness matrices, loads, and nodal resultants	Shells
Bricks	Numbering, stiffness matrix, loads, and internal stresses	Bricks

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Introduction

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